گزارش خطا در معنی کلمه 'but for'

1 general:: Except for, were it not for. For example, But for the afternoon shower, it was a perfect day, or But for the children, they would have gotten a divorce long ago. [c. 1200]

2 general:: Phrase(s): but for someone or something if it were not for someone or something. • But for the railing, I’d have fallen down the stairs. • But for the children, Mrs. Smith would have left her husband years ago.